Sticky Note Conversations

In this episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington, Executive Director of Make It Work Nevada, sits down with Nevada State Attorney General Aaron Ford for a compelling, multifaceted conversation. They discuss Ford's journey from facing personal struggles including single parenthood and relying on welfare, to raising successful children and becoming the state's top legal officer. The interview covers a range of topics from Ford's daily life and family to his duties as Attorney General, tackling major legal battles, including suing opioid manufacturers and addressing federal government overreach. The conversation also delves into legislative efforts like social media protection for youth, as well as Ford’s aspirations to become the first Black governor of Nevada. This insightful discussion highlights Ford's dedication to public service, legal integrity, and the betterment of Nevada’s citizens.
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  • (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
  • (00:51) - Meet Attorney General Aaron Ford
  • (03:37) - Family Life and Parenting
  • (06:38) - Fraternity and Hazing Concerns
  • (09:15) - Role and Responsibilities of the Attorney General
  • (11:25) - Federal Accountability and Lawsuits
  • (20:06) - Opioid Crisis and Legal Actions
  • (24:33) - Climate Change and Legal Actions
  • (26:51) - Removing Slavery from the Nevada Constitution
  • (29:33) - Running for Governor: Challenges and Motivations
  • (36:32) - Legislative Efforts and Social Media Protection
  • (42:45) - Addressing Sex Trafficking and AI-Generated Child Abuse Material
  • (43:59) - Defining Democracy and the American Dream
  • (48:08) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.